Oct 29, 2008

Sun2surf | ...."If there is a Malay manager who cannot benefit the Malays, then this is something we should view seriously," he said.

"People are angry because we changed the people, but are they not angry about the billions lost? Which is better? Think about this," he urged those who challenged the decision.

He reiterated that Low, who was due for retirement this month, was picked for her 33-year experience in the company.

He said she was aware that her appointment was temporary and that she would be there until a suitable Bumiputra candidate with proper qualifications and experience, preferably in real estate and housing development, could be found.

Pas led by Selangor commissioner Datuk Dr Hassan Ali had on Tuesday expressed the party’s displeasure over Low’s appointment and said the party will be looking for a suitable candidate to replace Low after meeting Khalid.

Low Siew MoiHassan said this had nothing to do with Low being a woman and a Chinese. He said there are two other deputy GMs who are also suitable for the job, and asked why they were not considered.

Former mentri besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo had also said Khalid's decision undermined the capabilities of Malays to run a company like PKNS.... selanjutnya.